Forget what gender the boss is, or how many medals they have.
If you look at the full set of photos of the II(AC) / 12 Sqn Standard Party's; both Standard WOs have brown gloves on. On the set on Tumbir, the 12 Sqn WO is shown touching the Standard with brown gloves
The 2 SWOs should be marching themselves down to the Gaurdroom!